The spring and summer months have brought a heap of visitors to the springs, all ready to enjoy a bit of recreation and relaxation. The new addition of the cooler pools & kid’s aqua play area proved to be a smash hit with both visitors and locals alike, giving the leading tourist attraction a big jump in numbers.

With the changing of the seasons brings even more exciting news from Tekapo Springs. Their newest addition, the #MyTekapoSprings Photo Platform was launched early this month to coincide with Tekapo’s InstaMeet and Travel Showcase where they partnered with Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism and the social media tourism website Queenstown to Kaikoura. The purpose of the platform is intended to establish a new and exciting photo experience for all those visiting the springs.

Aleisha Duncan, the Online Marketing Manager for Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism believes that providing an outlet for visitors and businesses to connect online is a great opportunity to establish better relationships.

“This has been the fifth InstaMeet CCT has held in Canterbury and the social community we are building through these events is proving invaluable to us. Having passionate social advocates gather in our region to produce beautiful content is something that plays a big role in our online marketing strategy. Initiatives like the photo platform from Tekapo Springs, are brilliant for encouraging visitors to photograph their experiences and share them with the world.”

Allan Dixon – @daxon snapped a selfie on the platform after he jumped in the pools

The #MyTekapoSprings Photo Platform brings together the iconic beauty of Tekapo with the social media world by providing a location to capture both the individual’s experience at the springs and their story.

Tekapo Springs will feature a photo each week showcasing their visitor’s creative shots from the platform on their Facebook and Instagram.

Senka Radonich – @nzadventuregirl– was the first to take a photo on the platform

“We’re hoping to connect with our customer’s through the digital world and share their story. They’re the reason we’re here in the first place. It’s going to be exciting to showcase their perspectives on our social media platforms. They’re a big part of our story.”

Among the launch of the photo platform, Tekapo Springs has become the hub for regional and local hockey games and tournaments, curling clubs and will introduce their ever-popular Snow Tube Park early July.

The #MyTekapoSprings Photo Platform is located at the top of the pools by the entrance to the Glacial Day Spa. To see the featured photos and much more, follow Tekapo Springs on Facebook and Instagram